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Brand: Penguin
EAN: 9780241377291
MPN: 9780241377291
Category: Books & Magazines

From one of the bestselling and most iconic authors in the world comes this 16-book collection from Roald Dahl. This collection contains fan favourites such as The BFG, Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach. This is a perfect collection as an introduction to the beautiful work of Roald Dahl or long-time fans and is ideally suited to children aged 7+. Titles in This Set : Matilda Going Solo The Giraffe And The Pelly And Me George's Marvellous Medicine Fantastic Mr Fox The Magic Finger Esio Trot Boy Charlie And The Great Glass Elevator The BFG The Witches The Twits Charlie And The Chocolate Factory James And The Giant Peach Danny The Champion Of The World Billy And The Minpins Description : Matilda In this award-winning Roald Dahl title, Matilda Woodworm is a child of magnificent intelligence and is different from the rest of her family. Misunderstood by everyone and ignored at home, she escaped into a world of reading. She soon discovers that she has supernatural telekinetic powers. This edition features a new Quentin Blake cover as well as a whole new exciting end section about Roald Dahl and his world. Going Solo The second part of Roald Dahl's remarkable life story, following on from Boy, tells of his time working in Africa and his wartime exploits. This edition has a great new cover with illustrations by Quentin Blake and some new facts about Roald Dahl and his world. The Giraffe And The Pelly And Me The giraffe, the pelican and the agile monkey set out to prove that they are the best window-cleaning company around. This edition has some new facts about Roald Dahl, and a great new cover featuring Quentin Blake's illustrations. George's Marvellous Medicine In this popular Dahl story, George creates a very special medicine to cure his grandma of her nasty habits. All the books in this edition contain an exciting new section with interesting facts about Roald Dahl. Each book is beautifully illustrated by Quentin Blake. Fantastic Mr Fox Boggis, Bunce and Bean are the meanest three farmers you could meet. They are determined to get Mr Fox - but he has other plans! This edition has a great new Quentin Blake cover and new author biography. The Magic Finger The story of a little girl with magical powers. When someone makes her angry she zaps a punishment on them with her magic flashing finger! This edition has a great new cover, with illustrations by Quentin Blake, and some new facts about Roald Dahl and his world. Esio Trot The wonderful warm-hearted story of Mr Hoppy, Mrs Silver and the tortoise who brings them together. This edition has a great new Quentin Blake cover as well as some new biographical facts about Roald Dahl. Boy The remarkable autobiographical story of Roald Dahl's early years at school and with his family. Like his stories, Dahl's childhood tales are unmissable. This edition has a great new Quentin Blake cover and a new end section of facts about Roald Dahl. Charlie And The Great Glass Elevator...
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Penguin in Books & Magazines

Brand: Juggernaut
EAN: 9789123542123
MPN: 9789123542123
Category: Books & Magazines

Title in This Set: 1. Do Epic Shit 2. Get Epic Shit Done Description: Do Epic Shit Ankur Warikoo is an entrepreneur and content creator whose deep, witty and brutally honest thoughts on success and failure, money and investing, self-awareness and personal relationships have made him one of India’s top personal brands. In his first book, Ankur puts together the key ideas that have fuelled his journey – one that began with him wanting to be a space engineer and ended with him creating content that has been seen and read by millions. His thoughts range from the importance of creating habits for long-term success to the foundations of money management, from embracing and accepting failure to the real truth about learning empathy. This is a book to be read, and reread, a book whose lines you will underline and think about again and again, a book you will give your family and friends and strangers. Ankur hopes for this book to become the most gifted book ever! Get Epic Shit Done DO EPIC SHIT made you think. GET EPIC SHIT DONE will make you act! When he was a college student, Ankur bought a book containing answers to the last 10 years’ question papers. That book helped him prepare for the forthcoming exams. In his second book, he attempts to create the same book for life. Written as a conversation between a student and a teacher, GET EPIC SHIT DONE answers 36 life questions that you face almost everyday, questions that you need answers to. GET EPIC SHIT DONE isn’t just a book that will inspire you – it will visibly improve the way you live.
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Brand: Hachette
EAN: 9781787835658
MPN: 9781787835658
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in this set: Paranormal Stories True Crime Stories Unsolved Mysteries Stories of the Occult Urban Legends Conspiracy Theories Description: Paranormal Stories Step into the unknown Tales of the paranormal have seduced us and spooked us for centuries, passed around from person to person and frequently retold and reimagined in books, films and TV. Whether they’re based on real events or they’re simply urban legends which have taken on a life of their own, the strange happenings, unexplained events and unsolved mysteries in this book will take you on a frightening journey to the outer limits of plausibility, and dare you to believe the unbelievable. Ranging from the mysterious to the macabre, the stories in this book span a broad range of supernatural subjects including ghosts, spirits and the undead, witchcraft and occultism, extraterrestrial life, mythical creatures, and much more. Whether you’re a believer or a sceptic, a paranormal junkie or an interested observer, let these stories spark your imagination, capture your curiosity and perhaps even send a shiver down your spine. True Crime Stories Filled with terrifying tales of gruesome murders, grand theft and kidnappings, this compendium of the worst side of humanity is guaranteed to chill the blood Did you hear about London’s Victorian, all-female gang? What about the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist? Do you know the story of the killer nun? Prepare yourself for the urge to sleep with the light on and to double-check you’ve locked the door, because this collection of True Crime Stories is not for the faint-hearted. Spanning criminal activity from across the world, this book will take you on a journey to the darkest reaches of human nature. Ranging from white-collar criminals and con artists to kidnappers and killers, there’s plenty to shred your nerves. Whether you’re a true crime junkie or just morbidly curious, let these stories of charismatic criminals and their sinister deeds ensnare your interest and send a shiver down your spine. Unsolved Mysteries Seek the truth at the heart of the world’s most bizarre cases in this chilling collection of unsolved mysteries Did you hear about the woman who died inside a tree? What about the legend of the Beast of Bodmin Moor? Do you know that UFOs flew over Belgium? Intriguing, captivating and downright bizarre, this heart-pounding collection of unexplained events is guaranteed to keep you up at night. Throughout history, unsolved mysteries have left us searching for answers. Baffling stories of strange happenings and seemingly supernatural events mean we are terrified of what we can’t understand. Theories and folklore surround these events, but as we look for a rational explanation, perhaps the truth might be even more sinister. Learn about the world’s most elusive secrets, and how people have attempted to explain them. Unsolved Mysteries includes: – Strange disappearances – Suspicious deaths – Ghosts and hauntings – Mystifying landmarks – UFO...
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Hachette in Books & Magazines

Brand: Simon & Schuster
EAN: 9781398516298
MPN: 9781398516298
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles In This Set : 1. Someone I Used to Know 2. The Minute I Saw You 3. The Sun in Her Eyes 4. If You Could Go Anywhere 5. Five Years From Now Description : Someone I Used to Know Then: At fifteen, George is the foster brother Leah never asked for. As the angry, troubled boy struggles to come to terms with his circumstances, Leah finds herself getting drawn closer to him. Theo’s wealthy family have mysteriously pulled him out of boarding school and he’s now enrolled at the local state school with Leah and George. When their worlds collide that summer, the three teenagers form a bond they believe will be unbreakable. But life doesn’t always go to plan... Now: Shocking news brings Leah back to Yorkshire, baby daughter in tow. But Emilie’s father Theo isn’t with them, and George has unexpectedly returned. After half a lifetime, have they healed the scars of their pasts? Will coming back home set their hearts in a different direction? The Minute I Saw You When Hannah meets Sonny, she's irresistibly drawn to him: he's sexy and confident, but only in town on holiday. That's fine with Hannah - she doesn't do long-term relationships. And luckily for her, neither does Sonny. But before they can even so much as kiss, Sonny receives some shocking news and commits to making serious life changes - ones that can't and won't include romance. With even a short fling now off the cards, Hannah and Sonny settle for being friends. But as summer hots up and their chemistry shows no signs of cooling, they start to question their reasons for shutting each other out. Are they both too broken to find love? And if they tear down the walls between them, will they still like what's on the other side? The Sun in Her Eyes Amber was three when a car crash stole her mother's life. She doesn't remember the accident, but a stranger at the scene has been unable to forget. Now, almost thirty years later, they're trying to track Amber down. Meanwhile, Amber is married to Ned and living in London. When her father has a stroke, she flies straight home to Australia to be by his side. Away from her husband, Amber finds comfort in her old life and reconnects with Ethan, her charming former best friend who she was once in love with. As Ethan and Amber grow closer, old feelings begin to resurface and married life in London feels far away. But when Amber receives a letter about her mother, everything changes . . . If You Could Go Anywhere Angie has always wanted to travel. But at twenty-seven, she has barely stepped outside the small mining town where she was born. Instead, she discovers the world through stories told to her by passing travellers, dreaming that one day she'll see it all for herself. When her grandmother passes away, leaving Angie with no remaining family, she is ready to start her own adventures. Then she finds a letter revealing the address of the father she never knew, and realises instantly where her journey must begin: Italy. As Angie sets out to find the truth –...
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Simon & Schuster in Books & Magazines

Brand: Scholastic
EAN: 9789124133740
MPN: 9789124133740
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in This Set: 1. Can You See Me? 2. Do You Know Me? 3. Ways to Be Me Description: Can You See Me? TALLY IS AUTISTIC, BUT SHE HIDES IT AS MUCH AS SHE CAN. SHE KNOWS HOW UNCOMFORTABLE PEOPLE FEEL AROUND HER THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND AUTISM. THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND HER. BY MASKING HER AUTISM, TALLY IS HIDING HER REAL SELF. BUT WHEN YOUR REAL SELF IS FIERCE AND WONDERFUL, IT CAN'T STAY HIDDEN FOR EVER. WITH MOVING DIARY ENTRIES WRITTEN BY 11-YEAR-OLD LIBBY SCOTT, BASED ON HER OWN EXPERIENCE OF AUTISM, CAN YOU SEE ME? IS AN AUTHENTIC, POWERFUL AND TRULY MEMORABLE COLLABORATION WITH ESTEEMED AUTHOR REBECCA WESTCOTT THAT WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT AUTISM. Do You Know Me? TALLY IS AUTISTIC AND PROUD. SHE USED TO TRY TO HIDE HER AUTISM, BUT NOW SHE IS DETERMINED TO MAKE SURE PEOPLE SEE WHO SHE REALLY IS. AT SCHOOL CAMP, TALLY IS THROWN INTO THE COMPANY OF BULLY SKYE. SKYE IS FAR FROM TALLY'S IDEAL FRIEND, BUT SPENDING A WEEK ALONE IS SO MUCH WORSE! AS SKYE'S HURT AND LIES SPREAD, DOES TALLY'S SILENCE MAKE HER AS BAD AS THE BULLY? AND IS SHE MISSING OUT ON REAL FRIENDSHIP BY IGNORING HER OWN TRUE FEELINGS? FEATURING FUNNY, INSIGHTFUL DIARY ENTRIES FROM 12-YEAR-OLD LIBBY SCOTT, BASED ON HER OWN EXPERIENCE OF AUTISM, THE SEQUEL TO CAN YOU SEE ME? IS A HEARTWARMING ADVENTURE THAT WILL TRANSFORM THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT AUTISM. Ways to Be Me TEN-YEAR-OLD TALLY HAD HIGH HOPES FOR YEAR SIX. BEING IN THE TOP CLASS AT SCHOOL MEANS THERE IS A LOT TO LOOK FORWARD TO THE MOST IMPORTANT THING BEING THE SCHOOL PRODUCTION. TALLY IS CONVINCED SHE'LL WIN THE LEAD ROLE. BUT AT HOME... THINGS AREN'T GOING SO WELL. MUM AND DAD HAVE BEEN MAKING TALLY FEEL PRESSURED AND UPSET, AND TALLY WISHES THINGS DIDN'T BOTHER HER SO MUCH - BUT THEY DO, AND SOMETIMES SHE FEELS SO MISUNDERSTOOD AND FRUSTRATED, SHE COULD EXPLODE. THEN TALLY'S MUM AND DAD TELL HER ABOUT SOMETHING SHE'S NEVER HEARD ABOUT BEFORE. SOMETHING CALLED AUTISM. AND EVERYTHING CHANGES.
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Scholastic in Books & Magazines

Brand: Wren & Rook
EAN: 9789398507568
MPN: 9789398507568
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles In The Set: 1. The You Are Awesome Journal 2. The Dare to Be You Journal 3. What Do YOU Think? Description: The You Are Awesome Journal Find your way to awesome with this brilliant toolkit of goals, plans and challenges! Boys and girls everywhere have been discovering that they can be awesome thanks to bestselling author Matthew Syed. Now he's created an interactive journal full of life hacks, challenges and activities to give kids the confidence to come up with their own plan of action to be the best they can be. Because, with the right mindset, you really CAN do (almost) anything, whether you want to supercharge your maths, try out for the team or be the first person to walk on Mars. Whether setting out their goals, planning the best practice ever, keeping calm with breathing exercises or making paper airplanes to understand marginal gains, readers will love the brilliant activities in The You Are Awesome Journal. This is the perfect toolkit for anyone who dreams big - and who wants to make those dreams come true. The Dare to Be You Journal Boys and girls everywhere have been finding their awesome and daring to be themselves thanks to bestselling author Matthew Syed. Now he's created an interactive journal full of life hacks, challenges and activities to give kids the confidence to come up with their own plan of action to be themselves, live happy and think differently. Whether thinking about what's truly important to you, seeing your differences as ultimately your greatest strengths, working out how to speak up for yourself or keeping anxiety at bay with breathing exercises, readers will love the brilliant activities in the Dare to Be You Journal. This is the perfect toolkit for anyone who wants to discover their own unique qualities and fearlessly step into the world. What Do YOU Think? Matthew Syed will help readers to find their voice, flex their social superpowers, and speak up with kindness and confidence. What if you could disagree with someone without it turning into the argument of the century? I'm here to tell you that it can be done. If you are the kind of person who... -Avoids disagreements because you don't want to fall out -Gets too embarrassed to say that you've changed your mind -Feels so overwhelmed that you don't know what to think ...then this book is for you. What do YOU think? will help young readers to discover what is influencing their ideas, from peer pressure to fake news. They'll learn how to form and change opinions, and how to debate their views with empathy. Readers will see how debates and disagreements can give you new ideas, stronger friendships, and help change the world for the better. I know you have loads of incredible thoughts and ideas and the world deserves to hear your voice. I want to know... what do you think? Practical and positive, this is the book to help children build confidence in their own thoughts, so they can grow into awesome adults who can listen, be listened to, and can agree to...
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Wren & Rook in Books & Magazines

Brand: Simon & Schuster/Penguin
EAN: 9782211197069
MPN: 9782211197069
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles In This Set: Daisy Jones and The Six The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Maybe in Another Life One True Loves Malibu Rising Description: Daisy Jones and The Six Everybody knows Daisy Jones and the Six. From the moment Daisy walked barefoot on to the stage at the Whisky, she and the band were a sensation. Their sound defined an era. Their albums were on every turntable. They played sold-out arenas from coast to coast. Then, on 12 July 1979, it all came crashing down. They were lovers, friends, brothers. But they were also rivals. This is the story of their legendary rise and irrevocable fall. A story of ambition, desire, heartbreak and music. Everyone was there. Everyone remembers it differently. Nobody knew why they split. Until now... The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now? Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career. Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the '80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn’s story near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways. Maybe in Another Life At the age of twenty-nine, Hannah Martin still has no idea what she wants to do with her life. She has lived in six different cities and held countless jobs since graduating college. On the heels of leaving another city, Hannah moves back to her hometown of Los Angeles and takes up residence with her best friend Gabby. Shortly after, Hannah goes out to a bar one night with Gabby and meets up with her high school boyfriend, Ethan. Just after midnight, Gabby asks Hannah if she’s ready to go. A moment later, Ethan offers to give her a ride later if she wants to stay. Hannah hesitates. What happens if she leaves with Gabby? What happens if she leaves with Ethan? In concurrent story lines, Hannah lives out the effects of each decision. Quickly, these parallel universes develop into radically different stories with large-scale consequences for Hannah, as well as the people around her. As the two alternate realities run their course, Maybe in Another Life raises questions about fate and true love: Is anything meant to be? Is there such a thing as a soul mate? Hannah believes there is. And, in both worlds,...
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